Chicken Tenders Recipe
Perfectly crisp exteriors with succulent interiors.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Tenders
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dip each chicken strip into the flour, shaking off the excess, then into the egg, and finally into the bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Chicken Tenders
Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the chicken tenders and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.